'We are not a theme park' - protests against mass tourism planned in Mallorca for June 15
Briefly

In response to the detrimental effects of mass tourism on local communities, Menys Turisme Més Vida is organizing protests in Mallorca, echoing concerns about housing scarcity and environmental degradation. With strong local support, the group aims to highlight the exploitation linked to tourism and its impacts on public resources. Following successful demonstrations last year, which saw 10,000 participants, they plan another protest on June 15 alongside other organizations. Their message advocates for limits on tourist influx and prioritizing local residents' rights over tourist industry profits.
Menys Turisme Més Vida emphasizes that the ongoing tourist boom impoverishes locals, limits housing access, and detracts from essential public services, urging for tourism limits.
The protests led by Menys Turisme Més Vida reflect local concerns about the consequences of mass tourism, emphasizing that territories should not be commodified for tourist profit.
Read at Irish Independent
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